Mr. Left (Mr. Series #2)

Chapter 13

Ilang sandali pa ay nagsimula nang muli ang laro. Hawak ni Jhon Rey ang bola habang binabantayan siya ni Jhunel.

Laking gulat ko nang biglang tumalon si Jhon Rey para i-shoot ang bola. Ni hindi man lang siya umalis sa kinatatayuan niya. 

The four corners of this gymnasium resounded with a tremendous yell, shouting his name.

The way he shot it astounded me. How incredible. He can shoot the ball at that distance. How can he do that?

Is this game too basic for him to easily flaunt his unbelievable skills?

His display of prowess made my heart race. I can't help but keep my gaze on him. His sprinting, shouting, wiping sweat, and other actions had me gasping for air. He's incredibly skilled at this game.

It makes sense now. He can definitely defeat Jhunel. I never thought he was talented, even though I got a glimpse of him playing when he once taught me to play this game, but this is the first time I have witnessed him play a whole game, and I was really amazed.

I decided to leave the gym when the game finished. I am with Anne, and we are both starving right now.

My fellow classmates are already in the canteen, purchasing meals and discussing the last game. Rinig ko ang mga komento nila dahil sa ipinakitang galing ni Jhon Rey kanina.

"Napakaganda ng laro kanina!" komento ng kaklase ko.

"Yeah! At napakagaling ni Jhon Rey! Napakaangas! Pakiramdam ko, may crush na ako sa kaniya!"

"Ako naman kay Jhunel! He's so cute kapag seryoso na siya."

"Tama ka d'yan. Kung malalakas lang sana ang team mates niya, siguradong siya ang mananalo."

"Well, Jhon Rey and his teammates have that teamwork that is very needed in a game. Jhon Rey knows how to play and is a great captain. He deserves to play in the UAAP!"

"Overall, they performed well."

"The outcome of the game is imminent."

"You're right; I'm looking forward to watching them compete in the UAAP."

"Since Jhunel is so talented, I hope he will also get an opportunity to play."

Kani-kaniyang opinyon ang mga naririnig ko kaliwa't kanan. And I can't help but to agree with their sentiments. Sana nga, magkaroon ng chance na makapagtrain si Jhunel for UAAP.

As soon as I sat down next to Anne, my phone started to ring. On the screen, I noticed Jhon Rey's name flashing.

"Why aren't you answering his call?" tanogn ni Anne.

I sighed and pushed the button to answer.

"Where are you?" agad niyang tanong kahit hindi ko pa man siya binabati.

"At the cafeteria? Why?"

"I've been looking for you, but you've left me once more. Why are you keeping your distance from me?"

His tone made it clear that he was dissatisfied with me as well. Tama, mas mabuti itong naiinis siya sa akin, ipakita niya kung ano talaga siya, dahil doon ako mas sanay. He's never been polite to me, but I'm more accustomed to him always being angry with me.

"Are you still mad at me?" tanong niyang muli. "Dahil nagsisimula na rin akong mainis," dagdag niya. Ano na naman bang ginawa ko?

Napabuga ako. "What do you want from me?" I answered, "I'm eating, you know."

I heard him sigh. "Alright. Could you call me when you are finished? We need to talk about something."

He cut the call off. Napakunot naman ang noo ko. Ano na namang gusto niyang pag-usapan?

I saw Anne looking at me as I was about to complete my meal.

"What?" tanong ko.

"Am I seeing it right?" She mockingly remarked, "You're being cold now to that guy. Why? What happened to you?"

Umiling ako. "Nothing. I simply don't want to see his face." At kahit ako, hindi ko rin maintindihan kung bakit nag-iiba na rin ako ng pakikitungo kay Jhon Rey. Dala ba ito ng pagbubuntis? Kaya nagbabago na rin ang ugali?

"Hold on. Ayaw mong makita ang mukha niya? Nayayamot ka ba sa kaniya?"

Tumango ako. "I clearly don't want to see him close, but I find him so handsome when he's far away. Mas gusto ko siya kapag nasa malayo."

Napanganga naman siya at napataklob pa ng bibig. "Sheen May, oh my! Baka pinaglilihian mo si Jhon Rey! Sige ka, kapag nagpatuloy 'yan, magiging kamukha niya ang anak niyo!" She sounds so excited about my child. I can see that.

"Malamang, siya ang tatay. Natural na maging kamukha niya," I responded ironically.

"No, what I mean is that was an old saying: when you become so irritated with your husband, the child will more likely resemble the face of this person you're irritated with. Don't you wish your child to resemble yourself?"

I gave her a sneer. "It's too soon to discuss that," I replied.

Napaatras naman siya. "Woah, the way you talk now is not the usual you. You seem to be becoming agitated right now. Is that a result of pregnancy hormones?" She asked again.

"I'm not sure. Hindi ko rin maintindihan kung bakit ganito ako. Baka nga dahil sa pregnancy hormones. Sobrang lala ko ba?"

She shook her head and tapped my shoulder. "Hindi naman tsaka naiintindihan ko dahil nga buntis ka. Kapag buntis ka, marami talagang pagbabago, sa katawan mo, lalo na sa pag-uugali mo."

That's why I am acting childish lately because of these pregnancy hormones, and I can't seem to control it.

"Anyway, why did Jhon Rey call you?" pag-iiba niya ng usapan.

"Ah, he wants to talk about something."

"I see. We should eat quickly so that you two can meet immediately. Tatawagan ko rin ang jowa ko." I found her remarks to be funny.

I contacted Jhon Rey once I had finished eating. Anne, on the other hand, has also said farewell because she will be speaking to his lover via video call after a lengthy period of time without seeing each other.

Jhon Rey took my call and asked in a most calm way, "Are you done?"

"Yeah. What would you like to talk about with me?" I cut to the chase.

"Let's meet."

"Okay."

He instructed us to meet in the garden close to our building. I have no idea why he is meeting with me or what we will discuss. Tungkol ba ito sa wish na tinutukoy niya kanina kapag nanalo siya sa laro? Ano pa bang kailangan niya sa akin? Should I keep my distance from him since he and his ex-girlfriend met? Are we calling off this wedding?

Fine!

I was in the midst of my own discussion when someone blocked me in front of me.

"Oh, Jhunel, ikaw pala," pagbati ko nang makita ko ang seryosong mukha ng ex-boyfriend ko.

"Can we talk, Sheen May?"